From a normal school of teachers in 1891 to joining the University of North Carolina system in 1971, ECSU is a place where the smartest minds from all over the country come together to discover, learn and cultivate the foundations of their future.

In ECSU's ten academic departments, we are educating some of the world's most brilliant minds. Our students are exposed to innovative research opportunities that extend their learning beyond textbooks and classrooms.

Life at ECSU provides a range of experiences that are invaluable to your academic and personal growth. Our students come from different places and backgrounds, but together they create a diverse, close-knit community that seeks to create a better world.

The ECSU C.A.R.E. Team works in partnership with university students, faculty, and staff to identify, assess, evaluate, and respond
to the needs of our campus community. The safety and security of our campus community is of great importance to us.

ECSU’s C.A.R.E. Team exists to promote and maintain safety and health by identifying
and assisting struggling students become more connected to services, some of which
may include mental health care and/or safety intervention.

The C.A.R.E. Team meets regularly to serve several functions for the campus:

The C.A.R.E. Team is composed of representatives from different areas of the campus
community. Additional members from the campus and community will be included in meetings of the
C.A.R.E. Team as necessary.

By making a referral through this link, the C.A.R.E. Team is immediately notified
of a concern. The team is able to make an assessment about the situation and begin
to assist the student.

What to Report?

In general, any behavior that disrupts the learning environment of the University
or causes concern for a student's well-being should be reported. Students who qualify
for a C.A.R.E. Team referral are usually displaying one or more of the following behaviors:

Personal Safety Concerns: including but not limited to self-injurious behaviors/suicidal
ideation/talk or attempt, depression, excessive crying, fatigue, change in appetite,
disturbed or excessive sleeping, change in hygiene, negative thinking along themes
of hopelessness and helplessness.